Barack Obama Speaks on Israel-Palestine, Both-Sides the Issue

Barack Obama spoke out concerning the battle between Israel and Palestine — and he says two issues have to be acknowledged as true … on each side of this thorny situation.

The previous President was not too long ago talking at an occasion, and his remarks have been captured by Pod Save America — which says his full interview is popping out Tuesday. However from the snippet they launched, BO says fairly a bit … and absolutely admits, that is difficult.

Have a look for your self to see what precisely he says … basically, he condemns Hamas and the Oct. 7 terrorist attack on Israel — however in the identical breath, condemns Israel’s response.

He says there are harmless individuals in Gaza who’ve been wrapped up on this that don’t have anything to do with Hamas … and but, additionally notes the historical past of Jews being segregated/persecuted over their identification as a individuals. In different phrases, there’s validity in every POV right here.

By way of of us debating this drawback, Obama says it could actually’t be hashed out on social media — and it could actually’t be solved until everyone tells the “complete reality” a few complicated subject.

He additionally says individuals should study to talk to others on the alternative finish and have the ability to take action civilly … and encourages everybody to see that there is complicity on all fronts of this. It is a phrase salad, however in the event you’re questioning what he is truly arguing for now … you are outta luck.

Barack does not actually say what he thinks ought to occur going ahead, nor does he specify what precisely he is calling for at this level … at the very least not in what’s uploaded for the time being. Maybe we’ll hear extra from him within the coming days.